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Get Charged Up in Cincinnati

Attendees from 42 states and 20 countries at last winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit say nothing matches this event when it comes to highly intensive footcare learning
By Frank Lessiter posted on July 1, 2009 | Posted in Therapeutic Shoeing
The latest ideas in diagnostic imaging, the impact of conformation on movement, assessing your business and proper examination of the equine foot will be important aspects of the program for next winter’s seventh annual International Hoof-Care Summit.
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Figuring Out What's Wrong

Understanding Lameness (Examining Equine Lameness from Diagnosis to Prognosis)
By Terry Swanson and Heidi Nyland posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Education
There is no shortage of hoof-care books for horse owners. Although most of these broadly generalize the subject, others narrow the field based on stricter disciplines.
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Three Powerful Summit Presentations You Don’t Want To Miss!

Outstanding footcare professionals will deliver the latest ideas on critical topics at the 6th International Hoof-Care Summit
December 1, 2008 | Posted in Education
Built around an exciting theme of "Expanding Your Hoof-Care Horizons," February's 6th annual International Hoof-Care Summit will send you home with the latest tips, tricks and techniques from 49 outstanding farriers, equine veterinarians and hoof researchers to help you improve the quality of your work and business efficiencies in 2009.
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Double-Barreled Hoof-Care Advice

Placing Nails, Fitting Shoes

It’s not an easy decision to make and there are many differing opinions as to what works best
July 1, 2008 | Posted in Shoeing

At last winter’s fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a number of the most frequently asked questions about the footcare industry.


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Take Pride In Your Work

July’s National Farriers Week is a good time to reflect on the tremendous amount of good that hoof-care professionals do in the equine community
By Frank Lessiter posted on May 1, 2008 | Posted in Business Practices

As a farrier, you probably like being your own boss and knowing that you are providing essential footcare to the horses of your clients.


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Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farrier Education: Heartland Horseshoeing School

Farriery requires knowledge and skills to provide proper equine hoof care. In this series, sponsored by VICTORY, American Farriers Journal visits Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Mo. In this edition, Chris Gregory discussed his journey to becoming an educator, his focus in teaching farrier students and the state of farrier education.

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Life Data Labs Inc

Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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SmartPak

From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.
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